Game Details

Date/Location: Thursday, August 7 / Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton, Ontario
Kickoff Time: 7:30 PM ET, 4:30 PM PT
Channel: TSN, RDS2, CFL+

Odds

Spread: Hamilton Tiger-Cats -3 (-110), BC Lions +3 (-110)
Moneyline: Hamilton Tiger-Cats -155, BC Lions +135
Over/Under: 55 (Over -110, Under -110)

Overview

The BC Lions return from their bye week looking to snap a two-game losing streak when they visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a Week 10 rematch. Hamilton leads the CFL in scoring with 253 points and sits atop the East Division at 6-2, while BC struggles at 3-5 in the competitive West Division.

Key Players

Nathan Rourke (QB) - Completing 68% of his passes for 1,896 yards with 10 touchdowns and 4 interceptions across 8 games
James Butler (RB) - Leading the CFL with 620 rushing yards on 113 carries with 5 touchdowns, averaging 5.5 yards per attempt
Keon Hatcher (WR) - Team-leading receiver with 40 catches for 691 yards and 2 touchdowns
Stanley Berryhill III (WR) - Breakout performer with 28 catches for 392 yards and team-high 5 touchdown receptions
Bo Levi Mitchell (QB) - League-leading 2,551 passing yards with 18 touchdowns and just 3 interceptions

Keys to the Game

Secondary Showdown - BC's league-best pass defense (234.4 yards allowed per game) faces Hamilton's prolific passing attack (320.3 yards per game)
Ground Game Control - The Lions average a league-high 5.7 yards per rush against a Hamilton defense allowing 5.4 yards per carry
Red Zone Efficiency - Both teams rank among the CFL's best in red zone touchdowns, with Hamilton leading at 16 and BC close behind at 15

Injury Report

Depth Chart

Score Predictions

Hamilton Tiger-Cats 29 - BC Lions 26